Health Tip – Nov. 28 – Gum Disease and Dementia
If you’re over 30, chances are you’ve got gum disease. A new study published in the August 30, 2012 issue of the Journal of...
Word of the Day – Nov. 28 – Hortative
Adjective: Hortative (HOR-tuh-tiv)
Definition: Giving exhortation: serving to advise or warn.
Sample sentence: The candidate's hortative style of speaking appealed to some voters but led others...
Word of the Day – Nov. 27 – Vapid
Adjective: Vapid
Definition: Lacking liveliness, tang, briskness, or force: flat, dull,
Sample sentence: The movie was billed as a gripping political thriller but turned out to...
Health Tip – Nov. 27 – Another Reason to Avoid Second-hand Smoke
Lung disease isn't the only danger you face if share your personal space with a smoker. A new British study has found that secondhand...
Health Tip – Nov. 26 – Doubting Brides More Likely to Divorce
Here’s a behavioral health study that might help to explain escalating rates of divorce: researchers at UCLA found that women who have pre-wedding doubts...
Word of the Day – Nov. 26 – Sederunt
Noun: Sederunt (suh-DEER-unt)
Definition: A prolonged sitting, as for a discussion.
Sample sentence: The conference will begin with an informal, job fair-style briefing for the group ...
Health Tip – Nov. 23 – Candle Light and Table Cloths Can Cut Food...
Here’s some interesting research on how our surroundings can influence the amount we eat. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology transformed a room...
Word of the Day – Nov. 23 – Misnomer
Noun: Misnomer (miss-NOH-mer)
Definition:
1. The misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
2. A use of a wrong or inappropriate name: also, a wrong name...
Word of the Day – Nov. 22 – Lambaste
Verb: Lambaste (lam-BAYST)
Definition:
1. To assault violently: beat, whip
2. To attack verbally: censure
Sample sentence: When Danny showed up late for practice, he expected the coach...
Health Tip – Nov. 22 – Holiday Food Safety
Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. But don’t let food-related illness ruin your holiday. Food safety boils down to three basic...
